Materials Planner

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.
Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering for material specifications and production schedules.
In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
May monitor performance of suppliers and collaborate on demand/supply analysis planning.
Maintains MRP as per the production schedules, lead times and safety stock level requirements for optimal inventory.
Manages Purchase Requisitions in SAP and obtains approvals prior to communicating the orders to suppliers.
Provides technical assistance to ensure accurate master data in Agile and SAP
Collaborate with accounts payable to ensure product receipts and invoice processing are consistent with the vendor terms
Acts as point of contact between suppliers and Medtronic and schedules SIOP meetings for forecast alignment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (specifically, Excel)
Knowledge of Ariba solutions/services
Understanding of Procurement processes and Buyer/Supplier interfaces in Ariba
Experience working with SAP, Agile and Blue yonder
APICS, CSCP, CPIM, ISM, CPSM, or CPSD certification preferred
Experience with sourcing and/or supplier management for products or services within an FDA-regulated medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry is a strong plus
Strong communication skills (verbal/written) and internal/external partnering skills
The ability to negotiate with suppliers to reach agreement on optimal contract terms, pricing and conditions
Strong working knowledge of contract documentation, interpretation, and strategic sourcing processes and trends
Excellent organizational skills, strong quantitative skills, independent thinking, and a high level of initiative
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver to project milestones
Requires exceptionally sound judgment, decision making abilities, proven management skills, and ability to influence others across the company
Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team is essential for success
Ability to quickly establish credibility and earns trust of others at all levels of the organization